Suns Fall to Kings in Overtime Without Durant

The Phoenix Suns suffered a 127-118 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, marking their first defeat in clutch situations this season without star Kevin Durant, who is sidelined due to a left calf strain. Despite strong performances from Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns struggled in the final moments, unable to contain the Kings' DeMar DeRozan and De'Aaron Fox, who dominated late-game scoring. The loss snapped Phoenix's seven-game win streak and highlighted the team's need to improve late-game execution and defense, particularly in Durant's absence. DeRozan showcased his clutch skills, scoring eight consecutive points in overtime, while Fox contributed significantly to seal the game. The Suns' three-point shooting also faltered, finishing at 31.6% for the night, necessitating a reassessment of their strategies moving forward. The team is now set to compete in the Emirates NBA Cup against the Utah Jazz next.